Ayya Tathaaloka, Bhikkhuni (2007): Mining for Gold: A Bright Vision and Exploration into the Essential Nature and Purpose of the Bhikkhuni Sangha in the Ancient Texts and Lives of the Noble Ones and Brought to Life through Living the Pure and Perfected Holy Life in the Modern World Mining for Gold (PDF)

Berzin, Alexander (2007): "A Summary Report of the 2007 International Congress on the Women's Role in the Sangha: Bhikshuni Vinaya and Ordination Lineages. University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, 18-20 July 2007."www.berzinarchives.com

Dalai Lama XIV, Tenzin Gyatso (2005): "Extract of H. H. the 14th Dalai Lama's speech on the dGe-bshes-ma and bhikṣuṇī issue during the 1st Conference on Tibetan Buddhism in Europe on August 13th, 2005 (including the introduction on this topic by the moderator)" Extract of H. H. the 14th Dalai Lama's speech (PDF)

Seeger, Dr. Martin et al (2007): The Revival of the Theravada Nun Order in Thailand: Scriptual Authority and Cultural Resistance Revised edition published under the title "The Changing Roles of Thai Buddhist Women: Obscuring Identities and Increasing Charisma" Abstract available, full version for sale: The Changing Roles of Thai Buddhist Women (Abstract)

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